Human Resources Business Partner

Southwark Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to enhance employee retention and management practices. In this role, you will guide HR strategies, lead initiatives in workforce planning, and build effective partnerships across the organization, all within a supportive, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Development plan

Qualifications

• Expert in generalist HR.
• Strong HR knowledge and efficiency.
• Capable of analyzing data and coaching colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Manage employee relations and organizational change.
• Provide strategic HR advice to improve services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Postgraduate member of CIPD

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Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

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The role

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION VIA OUR DEDICATED MICROSITE: https://www.southwarkhrjobs.com/the-roles/

At Southwark Council, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Driven by values of openness, honesty, and accountability, we’re committed to enabling our staff, residents, and communities to reach their full potential.

As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you’ll provide expertise, advice, guidance, and solutions to colleagues across the Council. Your focus will be on improving employee retention, management competence, policy application, data-driven decisions, and more. The goal is to create open and honest working partnerships, set clear expectations for managers, and help them discharge their duties fairly and reflectively.

Your responsibilities include workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and organizational change. You’ll lead and plan resources to deliver services, manage competing demands, and provide advice that fosters improvement and builds trust in the HR Business Partner service.

To qualify, you should be an expert in generalist HR, a postgraduate member of CIPD (or equivalent), with strong HR knowledge, problem-solving skills, and efficiency. Well-organized, capable of building relationships with managers, analyzing data, and coaching colleagues, you thrive in a fast-paced environment. In return, we offer a flexible hybrid working model and a development plan. Join us to strengthen your ER knowledge and skills and help build a better future for Southwark.